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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – February 15-21

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week in the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.

Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

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Casinos in New York are now able to stay open until 11 pm after Governor Andrew Cuomo eased the Covid-19 countermeasures in the state. Along with casinos, the governor’s executive order also puts back the previous 10 pm curfew by an hour for restaurants, bars, gyms and fitness centres, billiards halls and any other location with a State Liquor Authority licence.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has authorised the launch of another online gaming and sports betting operator. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians — which operates three casinos under the Four Winds brand in Dowagiac, Hartford and New Buffalo — and its platform provider, Pala Interactive LLC, join a group of other operators and platform providers the state agency has approved in recent weeks, since the two forms of gambling officially launched in the state last month.

NeoPollard Interactive has congratulated its customer network on exceptional Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) results. NPi’s iLottery partners, including the Michigan, Virginia, New Hampshire and North Carolina Education Lotteries, achieved topline sales totaling a collective $2 billion. Just as impressive as this milestone achievement is the fact that these lotteries grew topline sales by a remarkable 89% from the previous fiscal year. FY20 is defined as the twelve-month period ending 30 June 2020 for each state except Michigan, which concluded FY20 on 30 September 2020; all four lotteries have continued to achieve significant growth in the current fiscal year.

A class-action lawsuit filed last week targets Apple for hosting and profiting from casino-style apps through the App Store, specifically titles developed by Zynga. Lodged with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Columbia, the suit takes issue with free-to-play games that offer micro-transactions, or in-app purchases, for digital currency or other forms of digital goods.

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Playtech plc has announced that it has signed strategic agreements with various subsidiaries of Greenwood Racing, which own and operate the Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The agreements include licensing of Playtech products to the Greenwood companies in the states of Michigan, Indiana, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, commencing with the launch of online casino in Michigan on Playtech’s IMS Platform and Player Account Management (PAM).

Online casino content provider Pragmatic Play has entered into a partnership with BetPlay, one of the key operators in Colombia. This new partnership will see the Colombian operator take Pragmatic Play’s entire suite of award-winning slots including the fan-favourite Wolf Gold, recent hit The Hand of Midas, and the highly acclaimed John Hunter series. BetPlay is the online gaming division of Corredor Empresarial, the country’s national lottery operator. This deal is a strategic move in Pragmatic Play’s expansion plan in Latin America, as BetPlay is one of the market leaders in the regulated country as well as the main sponsor of the National Football League (NFL).

The Director Board of Atlantic Lottery has appointed Patrick Daigle as the organisation’s interim President and CEO. Daigle began his Atlantic Lottery career in 1997 and most recently served as the Lottery’s Chief Financial Officer. Sean O’Connor, Chair of Atlantic Lottery’s Director Board, said Daigle’s nearly 25 years of proven senior leadership experience will be a valued asset to the organisation during the transitional period.

DraftKings has appointed Jennifer Aguiar as its Chief Compliance Officer. Previously, Aguiar served as the company’s Vice President of Compliance and Risk. As Chief Compliance Officer, Aguiar will be responsible for overseeing corporate compliance and enterprise risk management. Among other responsibilities, she will ensure DraftKings’ compliance with all U.S. and international licensing requirements related to daily fantasy sports, sports betting and iGaming.

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Big Daddy Gaming® signs with Yolo Group’s Hub88 to accelerate European distribution

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Pioneering slots studio Big Daddy Gaming® has signed a new content distribution agreement with leading aggregation platform Hub88, further strengthening its early commercial rollout across key regulated European markets.

The partnership will see Hub88 integrate Big Daddy Gaming’s growing portfolio of slot titles via its Casino API Integration Service, providing the newly launched studio with immediate access to a broad network of licensed operators.

As part of the agreement, Hub88 will onboard an initial batch of Big Daddy Gaming’s debut releases, showcasing the provider’s signature game DNA combined with its brand promise of Reel Fun Real Value, delivering operators fresh content aligned with local player preferences.

The integration follows Big Daddy Gaming’s recent approval as a licensed B2B supplier in Sweden, further reinforcing its commitment to regulated markets and supporting partners with compliant, market-ready content.
Marking another milestone in Big Daddy Gaming’s commercial trajectory, the partnership underscores the strong appeal of its early content offering.

With Hub88’s strong footprint across Europe, the deal reinforces the studio’s initial growth as Big Daddy Gaming continues to secure early support from major operators.

Erland Hellström, CEO at Big Daddy Gaming®, said: “Partnering with Hub88 is another strong endorsement of our strategy and the quality of our early content. Their platform plays a key role in connecting studios with major operators across Europe, and we’re delighted to offer our titles to their network.
“This agreement helps accelerate our presence in regulated markets and gives partners immediate access to games built on our Reel Fun Real Value philosophy.”

Ollie Castleman, Managing Director at Hub88, added: “Big Daddy Gaming® is one of the most exciting new studios to emerge this year, and we’ve been impressed by the clarity of their vision and the strength of their early portfolio. We’re thrilled to be among the first platforms to distribute their content and expect their distinctive style and solid mechanics to resonate well with operators and players across our network.”

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Games Global and Fortune Factory Studios wrap up 2025 with supercharged sequel Gold Blitz Express™

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Games Global and its exclusive studio partner, Fortune Factory Studios, have launched a high-voltage finale to 2025 with Gold Blitz Express, the latest iteration of its dynamic franchise.

Building on the proven popular foundations of its predecessors, Gold Blitz Express retains the titular cash collect mechanic and bonus choice, but amps up the sequel with a brand-new Blitz Express feature and deeper bonus progression.

The Blitz Express mechanic is activated when a train symbol lands on reel six on any spin. A train steams across the reels pulling up to 20 carts, with each awarding a cash prize or one of four fixed jackpots, the total value of which is collected and awarded.

The studio has also elevated Gold Blitz spins with the introduction of an Accumulation Trail, which collects each Blitz symbol that hits. Every third collected awards additional spins and an increasing multiplier, with up to 14 spins and a 5x maximum multiplier, surging win potential.

Supplementing the action further is the integration of Games Global’s Rising Rewards jackpot, where every coin boosts the prize pot up to 200x, which can be randomly paid out.

The Gold Blitz series continues to define industry trends from a player control perspective. In addition to the bonus choice and bonus buy options, a Win Booster doubles the likelihood of activating features, while Bonus Recharge offers an opportunity to purchase an extra spin following feature completion.

Gold Blitz Express represents the latest evolution of one of the industry’s most diverse, battle-tested game franchises, spotlighting Fortune Factory Studios’ continued commitment to creating products that perform.

Alexander Monsma, Team Manager, Game Sales at Games Global, said: “2025 marks the fourth consecutive year that we have unveiled a Gold Blitz game toward the end of December – it is the perfect way to ring in the new year.

“Gold Blitz Express is the most feature-rich upgrade to date, electrifying the environment with even more variety and potential.”

David Reynolds, Director of Games Strategy & Partner Management at Games Global, added: “The Gold Blitz brand remains one of the strongest franchises in our portfolio, and Gold Blitz Express builds on that success by extending the series with genuine depth. The introduction of new elements, such as the Blitz Express feature, feels like a natural evolution of the brand.

“It’s a fitting way to close out 2025, with the continued performance of the series reflecting Fortune Factory’s ability to create games with lasting appeal and sustained engagement. We can’t wait to showcase our upcoming lineup within this franchise and more as we enter 2026.”

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QuinnBet Expands Racing Offering to include Derivative Racing Markets

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QuinnBet, a leading sportsbook and casino operator, has expanded its racing product through Pragmatic Play Sports to include new derivative racing markets, giving customers greater choice, flexibility, and engagement across a wide range of global racing events.

The new expansion, powered by Racing and Sports (RAS), introduces additional betting opportunities such as Betting Without the Favourite and Second Favourite, head-to-head and Money Back markets. These derivative markets form part of the broader Pragmatic Play Racing product, which delivers a premium, data-driven experience built on official pre-race and race-day data.

Through Pragmatic Play’s racing solution, powered by Racing and Sports, QuinnBet customers enjoy comprehensive global coverage across 20+ racing jurisdictions; live greyhound racing featuring over 100,000 live events from 80+ tracks; official pre-race and race-day data for accuracy and transparency; and a complete suite of live video streaming and enriched racing content including racecards, previews, and editorial insights.

Stephen Kelly, MD, QuinnBet, said: “Horse racing sits at the heart of QuinnBet, and we are always looking for ways to elevate our customers’ experience. Derivative markets bring a new level of strategy and excitement to horse racing betting, and we’re proud to deliver this enhancement in partnership with Pragmatic Play Sports and Racing and Sports. It reinforces our commitment to real horse racing fans and the continued evolution of our product.”

Gareth Crook, SVP of Sports at Pragmatic Play, said: “We were immensely proud to partner with QuinnBet earlier this year following their successful migration to our platform, and we are confident that this latest expansion of their racing product will help the QuinnBet team realise their ambitious growth plans now and into the future. QuinnBet users continue to enjoy a market-leading racing experience powered by official data through our partnership with Racing and Sports.”

Stephen Crispe, CEO, Racing and Sports, said: “We’re excited to see QuinnBet go live with Derivative Markets, powered by Racing and Sports, following a successful sportsbook platform integration with Pragmatic Play earlier this year. This marks another key step in our ongoing collaboration with Pragmatic Play to deliver market-leading racing content to sportsbook operators. QuinnBet is a perfect example of an operator providing an immersive, data-driven betting experience built on precision and innovation.” 

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